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P213 YAA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,303 mi
Last recorded62,303 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 YAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,706 miles

All Front suspension ball joints rubbers slightly perished

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 56,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P213 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P213 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 YAA registered?

P213 YAA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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